Downloading a file from the webserver that was created in a

[rgjawanda]

I have a servlet running in jetty that creates a temporary file using the File.createTempFile (see below)
When it is complete the pdf file is created and I want to present a link to the user for them to download.
I deploy the website with and ear file so I am not sure if the temp file method below creates the file under my website. ie: I need to put a link
http://webserver/..../project.pdf

Any ideas?
Thanks
Ron


dir = (File) getServletContext().getAttribute("javax.servlet.context.tempdir") ;
f = File.createTempFile(project,".pdf",dir) ;

[jleech]

couple of ideas -
1) instead of saving it in a temp file, stream it to the user as you create it.
2) create a servlet that reads the temp file and streams it to the user.

[rgjawanda]

I can't do option 1 but tried option 2

I stream it to the user and the PDF file comes out on the screen instead of presenting a pop up save as or view dialog box.

I set the content type to application/pdf and also tried application/octet-stream

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Jboss 3-jetty
On win 2000 server

I can't get the download box to be presented ... anyone know how?